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Director Firmware Development
Lincolnshire, IL

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Job Description

Overview

Develops, designs, evaluates, and/or modifies systems consistent with customer and regulatory requirements. Develops system architecture, and ensures the integrity of the architecture/design. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met. Determines and develops approach to solutions

Responsibilities

* Directs and controls activities of two or more functional areas through several department managers or large teams, or manages significant functional discipline at a Business or regional level. Involved in strategic growth of a business
* Develops and establishes operational policies and practices in area managed. Accountable for and contributes significantly to profitability and/or cost containment through direct P&L responsibility.
* Regularly interfaces with senior leadership, key internal/external organizations. Negotiates with suppliers, strategic partners and/or internal customers.
* Responsible for areas with complex or conflicting legal requirements or cultures. Balances Business/Function success in support of total company strategy. Requires collaboration and operational execution with other businesses or external entities.
* Exceptional negotiation skills and supplier relationship management. Extensive expertise in product, technology, service, strategy, and business complexities

Qualifications

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant engineering discipline
* 10+ years engineering experience required with 7+ years of experience leading and managing a global team of direct reports and larger indirect organizations
* Experience developing embedded software for advanced real time constrained devices, experience with electro-mechanical embedded systems a plus
* Clear experience with and understanding of product development processes with emphasis on agile software development methodologies in order to lead teams to develop, document and maintain entire portfolio of printer product firmware applications
* Broad experience with firmware and software development processes and toolsets including project tracking, workflow management, build and test automation, continuous integration, quality assurance, and software lifecycle management
* Clear understanding of connected devices utilizing Ethernet, Wireless, and Bluetooth capabilities
* Develop and implement firmware engineering plans while managing firmware engineering schedules, budget and resource allocations
* Lead and manage joint development with 3rd party vendors as well as outsourced development
* Demonstrates natural leadership abilities, able to influence and inspire a cross-functional team and influence senior engineering leadership

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